Winter Storm Warning Issued for Sandy Lake, Weagamow Lake, and Deer Lake
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ECCC issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for Sandy Lake, Weagamow Lake, and Deer Lake, with up to 15 cm of snow and 70 km/h wind gusts expected through Friday evening.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Sandy Lake - Weagamow Lake - Deer Lake
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Sandy Lake - Weagamow Lake - Deer Lake.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning (yellow warning) for parts of the region. The alert is currently in effect as a low-pressure system moves through the area, bringing hazardous winter weather conditions.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are under the winter storm warning:
- Sandy Lake
- Weagamow Lake
- Deer Lake
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel will likely be challenging due to sudden reductions in visibility. Environment Canada recommends that individuals continue to monitor local alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, you can email ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #ONStorm. Residents should also prepare for the possibility of local utility outages.
Expected Conditions
The storm is characterized by heavy snow and strong northerly winds. Specific conditions include:
- Snowfall: Total accumulations of up to 15 cm.
- Wind: Strong northerly gusts reaching up to 70 km/h.
- Visibility: Near-zero visibility is expected in areas of heavy snow and blowing snow.
Timeline
The winter storm conditions are continuing today and are expected to end this evening. Conditions will improve from west to east as the system moves out of the region. The current alert is set to expire at 4:01 AM UTC on February 28, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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